Maria: A Novel of Maria von Trapp Authored By Michelle Moran
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You know the name and the iconic songs, but do you know Maria von Trapp's real story? Maria is a dramatic novel that reveals the woman behind the glamorized portrayal in The Sound of Music, bringing her to life as never before.
In the 1950s, Oscar Hammerstein is tasked with writing the lyrics for a musical based on Maria von Trapp’s life. Intrigued by the story of a novice nun who was sent to teach a widowed baron’s sickly child and ended up marrying him, Hammerstein sees potential for a Broadway hit. The family’s escape from the Nazis, using their voices to survive, adds to the drama and inspiration of their tale.
However, as Hammerstein and his team shape Maria’s life into a stage production, they find it necessary to reinvent parts of her story for dramatic effect. The horrors of war and the von Trapp family’s close brush with death are softened for the audience.
When Maria sees the script based on her life, she is infuriated by its inaccuracies and decides to confront Hammerstein directly. Unable to meet with him, she instead shares her frustrations with his secretary, Fran. As Maria recounts her true experiences, a surprising friendship forms between her and Fran, exposing the stark differences between the real-life struggles of Maria and the romanticized version presented in the musical.
Maria is a powerful reminder that the truth behind our most beloved stories is often far more complex—and compelling—than the versions immortalized by Hollywood. 📚❤️
In the 1950s, Oscar Hammerstein is tasked with writing the lyrics for a musical based on Maria von Trapp’s life. Intrigued by the story of a novice nun who was sent to teach a widowed baron’s sickly child and ended up marrying him, Hammerstein sees potential for a Broadway hit. The family’s escape from the Nazis, using their voices to survive, adds to the drama and inspiration of their tale.
However, as Hammerstein and his team shape Maria’s life into a stage production, they find it necessary to reinvent parts of her story for dramatic effect. The horrors of war and the von Trapp family’s close brush with death are softened for the audience.
When Maria sees the script based on her life, she is infuriated by its inaccuracies and decides to confront Hammerstein directly. Unable to meet with him, she instead shares her frustrations with his secretary, Fran. As Maria recounts her true experiences, a surprising friendship forms between her and Fran, exposing the stark differences between the real-life struggles of Maria and the romanticized version presented in the musical.
Maria is a powerful reminder that the truth behind our most beloved stories is often far more complex—and compelling—than the versions immortalized by Hollywood. 📚❤️
Listed on 2 August, 2024